Senior Software Developer

Hyper Recruitment Solutions Ltd; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading biotechnology company in the Cambridge area is seeking a Senior Bioinformatics Software Developer. You will be responsible for developing and enhancing a proprietary profiling platform for drug discovery. The ideal candidate will have a PhD or Masters in Bioinformatics or a related field, with experience in genomic data and proficiency in Python or Go. This role offers a competitive salary and a site-based position in Cambridgeshire.

Qualifications

• PhD or Masters in Computer Science, Bioinformatics, or related field.
• Proven industry experience with genomic data in a cloud environment.
• Practical experience with production-level software in Python or Go.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop bioinformatics analysis tools and workflows.
• Implement production pipelines in a managed compute environment.
• Optimize and streamline production pipelines to meet industry standards.
• Evaluate and implement new tools and technologies to improve platform capabilities.

Skills

Genomic data analysis

Cloud environment familiarity

Production-level software in Python

Production-level software in Go

Education

PhD or Masters in Computer Science or Bioinformatics

Tools

Bioinformatics tools

Job description

14475Permanent £50,000 - £80,000 Site Based Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom Updated on: 24-07-2025

ROLE OVERVIEW

We are currently looking for a Senior Bioinformatics Software Developer to join a leading biotechnology company based in the Cambridge area. As the Senior Bioinformatics Software Developer, you will be responsible for developing and enhancing the company's proprietary profiling platform, which supports drug discovery based on clinical data.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Your duties as the Senior Bioinformatics Software Developer will be varied; however, the key duties and responsibilities are as follows:

1. Design and develop bioinformatics analysis tools and workflows.
2. Implement production pipelines in a managed compute environment.
3. Optimise and streamline production pipelines and processes to meet industry standards.
4. Evaluate and implement new tools and technologies to improve and extend platform capabilities.

ROLE REQUIREMENTS:

To be successful in your application to this exciting role as the Senior Bioinformatics Software Developer, we are looking to identify the following on your profile and past history:

1. PhD or Masters in Computer Science, Bioinformatics, or a related field (or equivalent experience.)
2. Proven industry experience working with genomic data within a cloud environment.
3. A working knowledge and practical experience with writing production-level software in Python or Go.

Key Words:

Senior Bioinformatics Software Developer / Bioinformatics / Software Development / Genomic Data / Cloud Environment / Python / Go / Bioinformatics Tools / Data Analysis / Compute Environment / Biotechnology

Hyper Recruitment Solutions Ltd (HRS) is an Equal Opportunities employer. We welcome applications from anyone who meets the role requirements. HRS exclusively supports the STEM sectors, combining recruitment expertise with scientific knowledge to help you advance your career.

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